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"In life, you must try and be the type of person that your dog thinks you are."
--- Anon
It authorized the sale of vanity license plates for a $50 application fee and a $10 annual fee, in addition to the annual registration fee. The specialty license plate design is very appealing, featuring both a dog and a cat and the words "I'm Animal Friendly" on each tag. Proceeds from the sales of the plates go directly to the state?s Pet Population Control Fund."
The Original Organization's Campaign
Inspired by the New Jersey Animal Friendly License Plate Program, animal advocate Ann Plamondon, brought the idea of Virginia Animal Friendly License Plates (AFLP) to the original PaLC organization.
Assisted by national organizations and the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies, they spearheaded legislation resulting in the "Virginia Animal Friendly License Plate," that subsidizes spay and neuter programs in the locality in which the plates are purchased. The plates went into production in September 1997, making Virginia the second state to offer motorists this fun way to serve animals and their society. The original organization then promoted the concept to other states.
The New PaLC Team's Project
Interested in finding sustainable funding sources for targeted pet population programs, the new PaLC team is working to research and analyze Animal Friendly License Plate programs in Virginia and around the country with the purpose of of making best practice recommendations for the programs.
Their new website also serves as a central information resource and collaborative forum for those interested in reviewing the existing programs and making best practice decisions for their own states.
To date, many states have passed "Animal Friendly" legislation or have speciality license plates laws, and several other states are on their way.
These programs vary greatly by state, and it is important to define best practices to assist states in ensuring the success of existing or future AFLP programs.
Please note that AFLP information and links are provided by PaLC as an informational service only, and do not necessarily imply our organization's endorsement of the legislation and program. We are currently reviewing existing AFLP programs, and will be making best practice recommendations.
Please also note that PaLC does not receive any funds from the Animal Friendly License Plate Program. PaLC does not lobby for individual state legislation, nor does it have jurisdiction over the disbursement of funds raised through the programs.
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